South American mining news

Ferreyros announce that Anglo American, a leading global mining company, has achieved exceptional operational results at its Quellaveco mine in Moquegua, using the Cat MineStar™ Command autonomous hauling solution.

Anglo American, through its 50.1% owned subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement with Codelco to execute a joint mine plan for their neighbouring copper operations, Los Bronces and Andina, in Chile.

ABB and Codelco have announced their latest collaboration to optimise the Chilean state-owned copper mining company’s maintenance programme.

Doris Hiam-Galvez PhD, Programme Chair WMC 2026, comments on the role of South America, and especially Peru, in meeting the demand for critical minerals in the context of the global energy transition.

Rare Earths Americas (REA) has announced its formation, development, and exploration plans for high-grade heavy rare earth mineral assets in the US and Brazil.

Metso has completed the expansion of its service centre in Antofagasta, Chile, reinforcing its ability to meet the challenges of an increasingly demanding mining industry.

Global miners and explorers have descended on Minas Gerais in troves over the past decade, as new mineral discoveries emerge across the Brazilian state.

Liebherr Mining recently commissioned a full trolley line solution at the Collahuasi copper mine, the first of its kind in Chile, consisting of T 284 trucks with retrofitted pantograph connections and all relevant infrastructure.

Anglo American has published its 2Q25 production report, highlighting another solid quarter in copper and iron ore as both businesses tracked to guidance.

Epiroc AB has won a large order from mining company Sociedad Punta del Cobre SA (Pucobre) in Chile for a significant fleet of underground mine trucks, as well as digital solutions.